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GL55 VVY

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Lpg 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,562 mi
Last recorded166,562 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 VVY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 166,562 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Trim covers fitted to sills and underbody

Pass 20 Apr 2018 157,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.83mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.45mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

trim covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 149,995 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

trim covers fitted to outer sills and brake pipes obscuring some components

Fail 25 Apr 2017 149,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

trim covers fitted to outer sills and brake pipes obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 139,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust slightly deteriorated but not blowing

trim covers fitted to outer sills and brake pipes obscuring some components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 129,242 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 129,242 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 120,825 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 107,199 miles

E.M.L. On

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,688 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,880 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 75,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,893 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,208 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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GL55 VVY is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL55 VVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL55 VVY is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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